BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and CLA provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

5 Series vs CLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	CLA
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 31.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2143 cc
Power	255 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

Rs. 31.72 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	17.9View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension		Four-link
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R16
Rear Tyres		225 / 45 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black	Cavansite Blue
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Mountain Grey
		Jupiter Red
		Polar Silver
		Polar White

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5 Series vs CLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and CLA is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl and for the 200 CDI Style variant, mileage of CLA is 17.9kmpl. Thus making CLA the most fuel efficient as compared to 5 Series

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to CLA?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the 200 CDI Style variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLA produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

Length (mm)	5165	4630
Width (mm)	2156	1777
Height (mm)	1518	1432
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2699
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		56

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited